{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-named-ike-jacket-with-bullion-shaef-and-adsec-patches","title":"Original U.S. WWII Named IKE Jacket With Bullion SHAEF and ADSEC Patches","description":"Original Items: One-of-a-kind. This is an excellent condition size 36L WW2 Ike jacket, which is named to a Technician 4th Grade (tech sgt.) \u003cstrong\u003eSpadacino\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis iconic jacket features:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLeft Shoulder: Bullion Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force (SHAEF) patch, just above the sergeant chevron, both of which are in excellent condition. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRight Shoulder: Bullion patch for the Advanced Section Communications Zone, European Theater of Operations, but is simply referred to as just “ADSEC”. Directly below the ADSEC patch is another Sgt. chevron. Both are in excellent condition, the ADSEC patch has darkened on the yellow thread, as well as the white thread, but doesn’t take away from the beauty of it. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRight Sleeve Cuff: Bullion patch which is a laurel wreath, this is for a Meritorious Unit Citation, often referred to as a “MUC”. The MUC is in good condition but has darkened from age and wear. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLeft Lapel: Quartermaster Corps PIN back collar disk\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRight Lapel: “U.S.” PIN back collar disk\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOn the inside of the jacket, at the top towards the collar is the name Spandacino with four numbers just below it, 3712. Other markings can be found on the inside right corner on the lining, which is another number, 1005. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe size tag still remains on the jacket and it reads 36L, indicating that its a large size. The approximate measurements are: \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFront Length: 24 ½ inches\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLeft Shoulder to Cuff Length: 24 inches\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRight Shoulder to Cuff Length: 24 inches\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChest WIdth: 14 ½ inches\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWaist Width: 17 inches\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHip Width: 16 inches\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe overall condition of this jacket is very good, given the age. All buttons and buckles are present, functional and retain their original color and or paint. There are no tears, rips, holes or significant damage. This would be a great research project and incredible addition to any WWII collection! \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Eisenhower jacket or \"Ike\" jacket, officially known as the Jacket, Field, Wool, Olive Drab, is a type of waist-length jacket or blouson developed for the U.S. Army during the later stages of World War II and named after Dwight D. Eisenhower. Intended to be worn on its own or as an insulating layer beneath the M-1943 Field Jacket and over the standard wool flannel shirt and wool sweater, it featured a pleated back, adjustable waist band, fly-front buttons, bellows chest pockets, slash side pockets, and shoulder straps. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force was the headquarters of the Commander of Allied forces in north west Europe, from late 1943 until the end of World War II. U.S. General Dwight D. Eisenhower was the commander in SHAEF throughout its existence. The position itself shares a common lineage with Supreme Allied Commander Europe and Atlantic, but they are different titles.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eADSEC was the Advance Section, Communications Zone, European Theater of Operations, United States Army, which was formally activated at Bristol in February 1944. It is commonly referred to as simply \"ADSEC\". This was a U.S. Army logistical agency, the first on the Continent. Upon its creation ADSEC was attached to the U.S. First Army, and gradually took over the Communications Zone activities. The agency moved forward with the Armies and provided close support. ADSEC provided detailed planning for the invasion of Normandy, D-Day.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs such, ADSEC did not have a \"base\" of operations because this support organization was designed to be on the move continuously. For example, major operations always had a designated \"D\" day or start date for operations. ADSEC units were moved into operating areas on or several days after a particular \"D\" day. They stayed until about the D+40, at which time FECOMZ (Forward Echelon, Communications Zone) units would take over. ADSEC units then moved forward to the next \"D\" location.","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39854871478341,"sku":"ONSV6105","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV6105__04.jpg?v=1646477048","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-named-ike-jacket-with-bullion-shaef-and-adsec-patches","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}